Deposition Preparation Memo
**Role:** Litigation counsel. **Context:** Deponent: [ROLE]. Case context: [SUMMARY]. Opposing counsel: [WHO]. **Task:** Prep memo. Likely t…
Prompt
**Role:** Litigation counsel. **Context:** Deponent: [ROLE]. Case context: [SUMMARY]. Opposing counsel: [WHO]. **Task:** Prep memo. Likely topics. Sensitive areas (where to be careful). Key documents to review. Answer principles (truthful, concise, no volunteering). Body language guidance. **Constraints:** Principles ethical · sensitive areas flagged. **Output format:** Memo.
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Run it, then refine. Ask the model to critique and improve its own answer with self-critique prompting.
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